Maui News
RIMPAC Units Participate in Sinking Exercise off Kaua‘i
Assets participating in RIMPAC sank the decommissioned ex-USS Racine on Thursday, July 12 in waters 15,000 feet deep, 55 nautical miles north of Kauaʻi.
Kīhei Charter School Projects Late August 2018 Opening
Construction continues to pick up pace as the Kīhei Charter School plans for a late August opening and a student enrollment of 700 kids in grades K-12.
Haleakalā Summit Road Paving Begins July 16
Road construction is scheduled to take place between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and should have minimal impact on sunrise visitors.
6th Annual Huliau Film Festival Farm-to-Table Benefit
Guests of the Maui Huliau Film Festival will vote for their favorite short films made by 7-12 grade students, sharing stories behind the locally sourced dishes.
Four Arrests in Kamuela Drug Bust
Hawaiʻi Island police arrested four individuals after executing a search warrant at a home in Kamuela on Wednesday morning, July 11, 2018.
FCC Takes Action to Improve Emergency Alert System
Under the new action, relevant state, local, and tribal agencies are required to report all false emergency alerts to the Commission.
Hui No Ke Ola Pono Among Oral Health Grant Recipients
Maui’s Hui No Ke Ola Pono is a mini-grant recipient for community outreach promoting and improving oral health for children and adults in Hawaiʻi.
Top Maui Headlines: July 13, 2018
Maui police launch a murder investigation, a law may bring more affordable housing, and Maui Nō Ka ‘Oi rings true once again! See more in our headline recap.
Burglary, Armed Robbery Investigations Underway for Makawao Incidents
The victim in the alleged Robbery said he had been approached by a vehicle with three male occupants while walking on a roadway in Makawao.
Hawaiian Airlines Recruiting in Kahului, Līhu‘e and Kona
Hawaiian Airlines is hiring customer service and ramp agents in Kahului, Līhu‘e and Kona. The airline will hold an open house session on Maui on July 14.
Rep. Woodson Supports Kahului Civic Center Mixed-Use Project
The project includes a Maui Bus hub to replace the current hub at the Kaʻahumanu Center. $1.5M was also approved for multi-family affordable rental housing
Drive-Thru Voter Registration TODAY Only in Kahului
The Office of Elections and County Clerks is conducting drive-thru voter registration on Maui today, July 12, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Kahului Shopping Center.
Maui Among 27 Hospitals in Today’s RIMPAC Live Training Exercises
300 volunteers portraying patients from a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami will be triaged on Ford Island today, and transported to hospitals on six islands.
OHA Board of Trustees to Meet on Lānaʻi
The board meeting will include time for public testimony, presentations from two community organizations and a brief update on the agency’s efforts to improve the conditions of Native Hawaiians.
Hawai‘i Begins Implementation of New Medical Cannabis Amendments
The Hawai‘i Department of Health will begin to implement new amendments to the state’s existing medical cannabis law to improve access to medical cannabis for
$600,000 to Help Homeless Hawai‘i Veterans Re-Enter Workforce
The US Department of Labor will award a total of $637,258 to the US VETS and Catholic Charities Hawai‘i to assist homeless veterans with workforce reintegration
Keōpūolani Dog Park to Close Aug. 6-10 for Repairs
The dog park area at Keōpūolani Regional Park in Wailuku will be closed from Aug. 6 to 10, 2018, for repairs.
Snorkeler Medevaced From Molokini Crater off Maui
A 69-year-old man was medevaced from Molokini Crater after experiencing pain in both arms while snorkeling.
Maui “Tools for School” School Supplies Drive a Success
A “Tools for School Drive” concluded this week with a shopping spree event to purchase school supplies for Maui keiki.
UH Study Reveals Rat Lungworm is Widespread
A study conducted at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa reveals that rat lungworm is widespread in the islands. The study also forecasts further distribution
